Chariganga#

Do you live in or near Kolkata? And still wondering where to go on weekend ? If you want to take a deep breath in lap of nature here is a destination for you..Set your GPRS to Purbasthali of Katowa..Very long ago (almost forty years) Ganges has changed her route from this particular place as a result oxbow lake took shaped in Purbasthali (Chupichar)..which now called Chariganga where  Thousands of migratory bird has came to stay in winter.

One of most significant thing of this place is boating. Here water is crystal clear so you may observe natural flora of water bodies.Its needless to say that it will take four to five hours to round the whole Chariganga, there is no motor boat cause local people are not only very conscious about our guest but also they are well informed, even they identify Red crested pochards ,Lesser whitling tells,Jacanas,Type of Eagals,Coots and many more by their sounds. So if you are unknown regarding type of avian nature natural habitat and lifstyle they will guide you properly. Besides of these local Kingfishers,Little swallow,Green bee eaters are also stay together..

Iidrakpur island situated in the middle of Chariganga ..Near about ten thousand people live in this island.They earn money by selling dairy products.Here local people are really well behaved and soften..So nothing to worry just tight your seat belt and start enjoying...

Little things 

1) Kolkata to Purbasthali distance - 130 K.M.

2) Planning for night stay please visit the website purbasthali.com. 

3) You may also go by train from Howrah and Sealdah Railway station through Katwa local..

4) Get down at Purbasthali station then take E-rickshow to Kasthosala..It will take 15 to 20 mins from railway station.

5) Contact details of waterman - 9734465974

6) For fooding you may contact - 9734272228

7) Boat will take Rs.150/- only per hour.